Saturday, November 16, 2024

Her Genetic Test Revealed A Microscopic Problem - And A Jumbo Price Tag

Michelle Kuppersmith, 32, feels great, works full time and exercises three to four times a week. So she was surprised when a routine blood test found that her body was making too many platelets, which help control bleeding. Kuppersmith’s doctor suspected she had a rare blood disorder called essential thrombocythemia, …
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Her Genetic Test Revealed A Microscopic Problem - And A Jumbo Price Tag

Michelle Kuppersmith, 32, feels great, works full time and exercises three to four times a week. So she was surprised when a routine blood test found that her body was making too many platelets, which help control bleeding. Kuppersmith’s doctor suspected she had a rare blood disorder called essential thrombocythemia, …
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

More Than 5,000 Surgery Centers Can Now Serve As Makeshift Hospitals During COVID-19 Crisis

The Trump administration cleared the way Monday to immediately use outpatient surgery centers, inpatient rehabilitation hospitals, hotels and even dormitories as makeshift hospitals, health care centers or quarantine sites during the coronavirus crisis.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

More Than 5,000 Surgery Centers Can Now Serve As Makeshift Hospitals During COVID-19 Crisis

The Trump administration cleared the way Monday to immediately use outpatient surgery centers, inpatient rehabilitation hospitals, hotels and even dormitories as makeshift hospitals, health care centers or quarantine sites during the coronavirus crisis.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

The Nation's 5,000 Outpatient Surgery Centers Could Help With The COVID-19 Overflow

As the number of COVID-19 cases continues to rise, a group of anesthesiologists wants to convert America’s surgery centers into critical care units for infected patients.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

The Nation's 5,000 Outpatient Surgery Centers Could Help With The COVID-19 Overflow

As the number of COVID-19 cases continues to rise, a group of anesthesiologists wants to convert America’s surgery centers into critical care units for infected patients.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Shortfall Of Comfort Care Signals Undue Suffering For Coronavirus Patients

[UPDATED on March 27]
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Shortfall Of Comfort Care Signals Undue Suffering For Coronavirus Patients

[UPDATED on March 27]
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

With Coronavirus Lurking, Conferences Wrestle With Whether To Cancel

[UPDATE at 4:45 p.m. ET: Organizers of Emerald City Comic Con announced Friday that they are postponing the convention until, at least, summer.]
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

With Coronavirus Lurking, Conferences Wrestle With Whether To Cancel

[UPDATE at 4:45 p.m. ET: Organizers of Emerald City Comic Con announced Friday that they are postponing the convention until, at least, summer.]
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO